Birta Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Birta Guesthouse offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens where children can play while adults relax with complimentary beverages in the lobby

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Located near Lagarfljót, Birta Guesthouse provides a quiet escape with its garden and playground. Travelers can enjoy the sunny terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The lobby serves coffee and tea, and guests appreciate the convenience of free self-parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Egilsstaðir is home to Birta Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fardaga Waterfall and Hengifoss, while East Iceland Heritage Museum and Minjasafn Austurlands are cultural highlights. Skaftfell - Center for Visual Art and Sjóminjasafn Austurlands are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowboarding and downhill skiing. Visit our Egilsstaðir travel guide
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Map
Tjarnarbraut 7, Egilsstaðir, 0700

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Minjasafn Austurlands
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fardaga Waterfall
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vök Baths
    9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Seydisfjordur Harbour
    26 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt Café & Bistro
    6 min walk
  • Glóð
    3 min walk
  • Askur Pizzeria
    8 min walk
  • Feiti Fíllinn
    3 min walk
  • Kaffi Egilstaðir
    9 min walk

About this property

Birta Guesthouse

Guest house near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Located close to Minjasafn Austurlands and Fardaga Waterfall, Birta Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Birta Guesthouse have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Birta Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birta Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Birta Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Birta Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Birta Guesthouse located?

Situated in Egilsstaðir, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of East Iceland Heritage Museum and Minjasafn Austurlands. Fardaga Waterfall and Hengifoss are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Birta Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews